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Texas church gunman's phone recovered, but encryption preventing access, FBI says

November 7, 2017

Texas church gunman's phone recovered, but encryption preventing access, FBI says

The phone used by the gunman who stormed into First Baptist Church on Sunday killing 26 people, including an 18-month-old and an unborn child, has been recovered and turned over to the FBI -- but encryption technology is preventing officials from accessing it, authorities said Tuesday.

Trump rebukes call for 'extreme vetting' for gun owners

November 7, 2017

Trump rebukes call for 'extreme vetting' for gun owners

President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter’s suggestion on Tuesday that “extreme vetting” for gun ownership could have prevented the Texas Church shooting, saying there would have been “hundreds more dead” if gun laws were stricter.

Air Force didn't report Texas shooter's domestic-violence conviction to federal database, allowing him to buy guns

November 7, 2017

Air Force didn't report Texas shooter's domestic-violence conviction to federal database, allowing him to buy guns

The U.S. Air Force didn’t report Texas church shooter Devin Kelley’s domestic violence conviction to the FBI -- even though it was required by the Pentagon -- leaving the door open for Kelley to buy weapons, officials said on Monday.

Texas man who shot at church shooter says he's 'no hero'

November 6, 2017

Texas man who shot at church shooter says he's 'no hero'

The mysterious man who shot the gunman who'd opened fire on a Texas church on Sunday has spoken out, calling the incident a “surreal” experience while claiming he is not a “hero.”

Texas church shooter Devin Patrick Kelley served in Air Force, was court-martialed for assaulting wife, child

November 6, 2017

Texas church shooter Devin Patrick Kelley served in Air Force, was court-martialed for assaulting wife, child

Shocked former classmates who attended middle and high school with Texas church gunman Devin Patrick Kelley described him Monday as being heavily medicated and someone who kept to himself -- despite a deluge of posts on his apparent Facebook profile about weapons and atheism.

$Texas church shooter reportedly fractured stepson's skull on purpose$

November 6, 2017

Texas church shooter reportedly fractured stepson's skull on purpose

The gunman who opened fire in a Texas Baptist church on Sunday, killing at least 26 people, was once convicted of assault after he reportedly fractured his infant stepson’s skull.

Texas church shooter killed grandmother-in-law during shooting, reports say

November 6, 2017

Texas church shooter killed grandmother-in-law during shooting, reports say

The gunman of the Texas church shooting that resulted in the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history killed his grandmother-in-law who was attending church, according to multiple reports.

Pence to visit Texas church shooting scene this week

November 6, 2017

Pence to visit Texas church shooting scene this week

Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, will travel to Texas on Wednesday to meet with those in Sutherland Springs impacted by Sunday’s mass shooting.

Texas massacre: Can churches be protected from mass shooters?

November 6, 2017

Texas massacre: Can churches be protected from mass shooters?

In the first few minutes when Devin Patrick Kelley fired rounds outside the First Baptist Church, could an armed citizen have taken him down before he went on to kill 26 and wound 20 others?

Texas church shooting: Keep my thoughts and prayers out of your political agenda

November 6, 2017

Texas church shooting: Keep my thoughts and prayers out of your political agenda

As our country mourns the loss of innocent life in Texas, there seems to be a new wave of indignation directed at people who dare to pray for the victims.